This summer, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to host two FREE concerts on the Outdoor Stage (rain or shine): Lonestar with special guest Brother Trouble will perform on Saturday, July 25, and Chickenfoot, along with opening act Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam, will take the stage on Saturday, August 15. Both events are made possible through the generous support of Miller Lite. Although admittance to these shows is FREE, a ticket is necessary for entry.

Please see below for concert schedules and ticket information (more information will be posted at rockhall.com and delivered to e-news subscribers – sign up at http://www.rockhall.com/newsletter):Saturday, July 25 – Lonestar With special guest Brother Trouble Gates open at 6 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.

As their name implies, the members of Lonestar formed in Texas in 1992, and the group made their debut on the Billboard country music charts three years later with their Top 10 single “Tequila Talkin’.” Eight Number One country singles later, it was 1999’s crossover hit “Amazed” that reached the top of both the country charts and Hot 100. The band plans to release their ninth studio album, The Future, in 2009.

Admittance to this show is free, but a ticket is necessary for admission. Listen to 99.5 WGAR or visit http://www.wgar.zipscene.com/concerts/view/1701574 for details on how to win tickets. Saturday, August 15 – Chickenfoot With special guests Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam Gates open at 6 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.

Chickenfoot is comprised of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Joe Satriani and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith. The members of the band admit that they came together almost by accident, a result of jam sessions in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The band just released their first self-titled album in June, 2009. It debuted at #6 on the Billboard Top 200. The band plans taking their high-energy rock on roll on tour worldwide this year.

Admittance to this show is free, but tickets are needed for admission. Listen to 98.5 WNCX or visit http://www.wncx.com/pages/4589494.php for details on how to win tickets. Beginning on July 17, purchase Chickenfoot’s self-titled album on CD or vinyl from the Rock Hall’s FYE store and receive one ticket to the Chickenfoot concert on August 15 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum while supplies last. Limit one ticket per customer. This offer is only applicable at the Rock Hall FYE store location. Supplies are limited. Tickets to this free concert also include a $3 discount on Museum admission. Discount is only valid on the day of the concert and is not applicable with other discounts.

About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is the nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission both through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as its educational programs.

The Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Wednesdays (and Saturdays through Labor Day), the Museum is open until 9 p.m. Museum admission is $22 for adults, $18 for adult residents of Greater Cleveland, $17 for seniors (65+), $13 for youth (9-12), children under 8 and Museum Members are always free, for information or to join the membership program call 216.515.8425. For general inquiries, please call 216.781.ROCK or visit http://www.rockhall.com. The Museum is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.